Dranetz-BMI Power Platform PP1 User manual

WARNING
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this
instrument. Read and understand this manual before connecting this instrument.
Follow all installation and operating instructions while using this instrument.
Connection of this instrument must be performed in compliance with the National
Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70-1996) of USA and any additional safety
requirements applicable to your installation.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by
qualified personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person
as “one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the
hazards involved.”
Power Platform®PP1 & PP1E
TASKCard®- 8000
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Revision A
April 15, 1997
DRANETZ-BMI
1000 New Durham Road
Edison, New Jersey 08818-4019
Part Number OM-PP1-TASK-8000

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ADVERTENCIA
Una conexión incorrecta de este instrumento puede producir la muerte, lesiones graves y
riesgo de incendio. Lea y entienda este manual antes de conectar. Observe todas las
instrucciones de instalación y operación durante el uso de este instrumento.
La conexión de este instrumento debe ser hecha de acuerdo con las normas del Código
Eléctrico Nacional (ANSI/NFPA 70-1996) de EE. UU., además de cualquier otra norma de
seguridad correspondiente a su establecimiento.
La instalación, operación y mantenimiento de este instrumento debe ser realizada por
personal calificado solamente. El Código Eléctrico Nacional define a una persona calificada
como "una que esté familiarizada con la construcción y operación del equipo y con los
riesgos involucrados."
AVERTISSEMENT
Si l'instrument est mal connecté, la mort, des blessures graves, ou un danger d'incendie
peuvent s'en suivre. Lisez attentivement ce manuel avant de connecter l'instrument. Lorsque
vous utilisez l'instrument, suivez toutes les instructions d'installation et de service.
Cet instrument doit être connecté conformément au National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA
70-1996) des Etats-Unis et à toutes les exigences de sécurité applicables à votre installation.
Cet instrument doit être installé, utilisé et entretenu uniquement par un personnel qualifié.
Selon le National Electrical Code, une personne est qualifiée si "elle connaît bien la
construction et l'utilisation de l'équipement, ainsi que les dangers que cela implique".
WARNUNG
Der falsche Anschluß dieses Gerätes kann Tod, schwere Verletzungen oder Feuer
verursachen. Bevor Sie dieses Instrument anschließen, müssen Sie die Anleitung lesen und
verstanden haben. Bei der Verwendung dieses Instruments müssen alle Installation- und
Betriebsanweisungen beachtet werden.
Der Anschluß dieses Instruments muß in Übereinstimmung mit den nationalen
Bestimmungen für Elektrizität (ANSI/NFPA 70-1996) der Vereinigten Staaten, sowie allen
weiteren, in Ihrem Fall anwendbaren Sicherheitsbestimmungen, vorgenommen werden.
Installation, Betrieb und Wartung dieses Instruments dürfen nur von Fachpersonal
durchgeführt werden. In dem nationalen Bestimmungen für Elektrizität wird ein Fachmann
als eine Person bezeichnet, welche "mit der Bauweise und dem Betrieb des Gerätes sowie
den dazugehörigen Gefahren vertraut ist."

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Safety Summary
Definitions WARNING statements inform the user that certain conditions or practices could
result in loss of life or physical harm.
CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could harm the
Power Platform, its data, other equipment, or property.
NOTE statements call attention to specific information.
Symbols The following International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) symbols are
marked on the top and rear panel in the immediate vicinity of the referenced
terminal or device:
Caution, refer to accompanying documents (this manual).
Alternating current (ac) operation of the terminal or device.
Direct current (DC) operation of the terminal or device.
Symbol preceding a fuse rating indicates the fuse is a time delay
(slow-blow) type. Example: T10A = time-delay, 10 Ampere
fuse.
Fuse WARNING notice.
Protective conductor terminal.
Power Switch.
Definiciones Las ADVERTENCIAS informan al usuario de ciertas condiciones o prácticas
que podrían producir lesiones mortales o daño físico.
Las PRECAUCIONES identifican condiciones o prácticas que podrían dañar la
Power Platform, sus datos, otros equipos o propiedad.
Las NOTAS llaman la atención hacia la información específica.
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Símbolos Los siguientes símbolos de la Comisión Internacional Electrotécnica (IEC)
aparecen marcados en el panel superior y el posterior inmediatos al terminal o
dispositivo en referencia:
Precaución, consulte los documentos adjuntos (este manual).
Operación de corriente alterna (ca) del terminal o dispositivo.
Operación de corriente continua (CC) del terminal o dispositivo.
El símbolo que precede la capacidad nominal de un fusible indica
que se trata de un fusible con retardo de tiempo (fundido lento).
Ejemplo: T10A = fusible con retardo de tiempo, 10 Amperios.
ADVERTENCIA de fusible.
Terminal de protección del conductor.
Interruptor de encendido.
Définitions Les messages d’AVERTISSEMENT préviennent l’utilisateur que certaines
conditions ou pratiques pourraient entraîner la mort ou des lésions corporelles.
Les messages de MISE EN GARDE signalent des conditions ou pratiques
susceptibles d’endommager “Power Platform”, ses données, d’autres
équipements ou biens matériels.
Les messages NOTA attirent l’attention sur certains renseignements
spécifiques.
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Symboles Les symboles suivants de la Commission électrotechnique internationale (CEI)
figurent sur le panneau arrière supérieur situé à proximité du terminal ou de
l’unité cité:
Mise en garde, consultez les documents d’accompagnement (ce
manual).
Fonctionnement du terminal ou du dispositif sur le courant
alternatif (c.a.).
Fonctionnement du terminal ou de l’unité en courant continu (CC).
Symbole précédant la valeur nominale d’un fusible et indiquant que
le fusible est du type à temporisation (fusible à action retardée).
Exemple : T10A = fusible de 10 ampères à temporisation.
AVERTISSEMENT sur les fusibles.
Borne conductrice de protection.
Interrupteur de tension.
Definitionen WARNUNGEN informieren den Benutzer darüber, daß bestimmte
Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen körperliche oder tödliche Verletzungen zur
Folge haben können.
VORSICHTSHINWEISE kennzeichnen Bedingungen oder Vorgehensweisen,
die zu einer Beschädigung von Power Platform, seiner Daten oder anderer
Geräte bzw. von Eigentum führen können.
HINWEISE machen auf bestimmte Informationen aufmerksam.
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Symbole Die folgenden Symbole der Internationalen Elektrotechnischen Kommission
(International Electrotechnical Commission; IEC) befinden sich auf der
Abdeck- und Seitenplatte unmittelbar am betreffenden Terminal oder Gerät.
Vorsichtshinweis, siehe Begleitdokumente (dieses Handbuch).
Wechselstrombetrieb des Terminals bzw. Geräts.
Gleichstrombetrieb im Terminal oder Gerät.
Dieses Symbol vor einem Sicherungswert weist darauf hin, daß es
sich um eine Sicherung mit Zeitverzögerung (Trägsicherung)
handelt. Beispiel: T10A = Trägsicherung mit 10 Ampere.
WARNHINWEIS Sicherung.
Terminal-Schutzleiter.
Netzschalter.
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Safety Summary, Continued
Safety
precautions The following safety precautions must be followed whenever any type of
connection is being made to the instrument.
•Connect the green safety (earth) ground first, before making any other
connections.
•When connecting to electric circuits or pulse initiating equipment, open their
related breakers. DO NOT install any connection of the instrument on live
power lines.
•Connections must be made to the instrument first, then connect to the circuit
to be monitored.
•Wear safety glasses and insulated gloves when making connections to power
circuits.
•Hands, shoes and floor must be dry when making any connection to a power
line.
•Make sure the unit is turned OFF before connecting probes to the rear panel.
•Before each use, inspect all cables for breaks or cracks in the insulation.
Replace immediately if defective.
Medidas de
seguridad Las medidas de seguridad siguientes deberán observarse cuando se realice
cualquier tipo de conexión al instrumento.
•Antes de hacer cualquier conexión, deberá enchufarse el conector de
seguridad verde a tierra.
•Cuando se haga conexiones a circuitos eléctricos o a equipo de activación por
pulso, deberá abrirse sus respectivas cajas de seguridad. NO deberá hacerse
ninguna conexión del instrumento en líneas eléctricas bajo tensión.
•Las conexiones deberán hacerse primero al instrumento y, luego, al circuito a
ser monitorizado.
•Al hacer conexiones a circuitos eléctricos, deberá utilizar anteojos y guantes
protectores.
•Sus manos, zapatos y el piso deberán estar secos en todo momento en que se
haga una conexión a un cable eléctrico.
•Verifique que la unidad esté DESACTIVADA antes de conectar sondas en el
panel posterior.
•Previo a cada uso, deberá verificarse que los cables no estén rotos y que el
material aislante no tenga rajaduras. Reemplace de inmediato cualquier parte
defectuosa.
Mesures de
Sécurité Les mesures de sécurité suivantes doivent être prises chaque fois qu’un type de
connexion quelconque est effectué sur l’instrument.
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•Connecter d’abord la prise de terre de sécurité verte (terre) avant d’effectuer
toute autre connexion.
•Ouvrir les disjoncteurs correspondants lors d’une connexion à des circuits
électriques ou à des équipement de génération d’impulsions. NE PAS
effectuer de connexion d’instrument sur des lignes électriques sous tension.
•Une fois toutes les connexions de l’instrument effectuées, connecter au circuit
à contrôler.
•Porter des lunettes de protection et des gants isolants pour effectuer des
connexions aux circuits électriques.
•S’assurer que les mains, les chaussures et le sol soient secs lors de connexions
à une ligne électrique.
•S’assurer que l’unité est ÉTEINTE avant de connecter les sondes au panneau
arrière.
•Inspecter tous les câbles, avant chaque utilisation, pour s’assurer que les
isolants ne sont pas coupés ou fendus. Remplacer immédiatement tous les
équipements défectueux.
Sicherheitsvork-
ehrungen Die folgenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen sind immer dann zu befolgen, wenn
eine Verbindung zum Instrument hergestellt wird.
•Schließen Sie zuerst die grüne Sicherheits-/Erdleitung an, bevor Sie eine
andere Verbindung herstellen.
•Öffnen Sie beim Anschluß an elektrische Stromkreise oder
Impulsauslösungseinrichtungen die entsprechenden Unterbrecher. Es dürfen
KEINE Anschlüsse an das Instrument unter stromführenden
Spannungsleitungen montiert werden.
•Die Verbindungen müssen zuerst am Instrument und danach an der zu
überwachenden Schaltung hergestellt werden.
•Tragen Sie Schutzbrillen und Isolierhandschuhe, wenn Sie Anschlüsse an den
Stromkreisen vornehmen.
•Hände, Schuhe und Fußboden müssen trocken sein, wenn Sie Anschlüsse an
den Stromkreisen durchführen.
•Stellen Sie sicher, daß das Gerät AUSgeschaltet ist, bevor Sie an der
rückwärtigen Konsole Meßfühler anschließen.
•Prüfen Sie vor jedem Gebrauch alle Kabel auf Bruchstellen und Risse in der
Isolierung. Wechseln Sie schadhafte Kabel sofort aus.

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Change Status
Revisions Original Issue: March 1, 1994.
Change 1: April 15, 1994, ECOs 3294 and 3299.
Change 2: August 8, 1994, SDRN 209.
Change 3: ECOs 3360, 3350, 3377, 3380.
Revision A: April, 1997, ECO 3313 and 3437.
Revised Sections
Section Change No. Section Change No.
Cover AAppendix C A
Table of Contents AAppendix D A
Chapter 1 AAppendix E A
Chapter 2 AAppendix F A
Chapter 3 AAppendix G 2
Chapter 4 AAppendix H A
Chapter 5 AAppendix I A
Chapter 6 AAppendix J A
Chapter 7 AAppendix K A
Chapter 8 AAppendix L A
Chapter 9 AAppendix M A
Chapter 10 AGlossary A
Appendix A AIndex A
Appendix B A

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Statements and Notices
Statement of
warranty All products of Dranetz-BMI are warranted to the original purchaser against
defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
delivery. Dranetz-BMI will repair or replace, at its option, all defective
equipment that is returned, freight prepaid, during the warranty period. There
will be no charge for repair provided there is no evidence that the equipment has
been mishandled or abused. This warranty shall not apply to any defects
resulting from improper or inadequate maintenance, buyer-supplied hardware/
software interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse of the equipment,
operation outside of environmental specifications, or improper site preparation
or maintenance.
Statement of
reliability The information in this manual has been reviewed and is believed to be entirely
reliable, however, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. All
material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without
prior notice.
Notice regarding
FCC compliance This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his/her own expense.
Notice regarding
proprietary
rights
This publication contains information proprietary to Dranetz-BMI. By
accepting and using this manual, you agree that the information contained
herein will be used solely for the purpose of operating equipment of Dranetz-
BMI.
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Statements and Notices, Continued
Copyright This publication is protected under the Copyright laws of the United States,
Title 17 et seq. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form, by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of Dranetz-BMI, 1000 New Durham Road, Edison, New Jersey 08818.
Copyright © 1997, Dranetz-BMI
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Trademarks Power Platform, TASKCard, and Scope Mode are registered trademarks of
Dranetz-BMI.

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Table of Contents
Safety Summary......................................................................................................... iii
Change Status ............................................................................................................ ix
Statements and Notices.............................................................................................. x
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
Overview.................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking The Power Platform ................................................................................ 1-3
Physical Description .................................................................................................. 1-4
Operational Description............................................................................................. 1-6
CHAPTER 2 - Easy Start
Overview.................................................................................................................... 2-1
Time and Date............................................................................................................ 2-2
Billing Dates .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Demand Criteria......................................................................................................... 2-5
Select Present Configuration ..................................................................................... 2-6
Program Monitoring Setups....................................................................................... 2-8
Clear Memory............................................................................................................ 2-10
CHAPTER 3 - Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Overview.................................................................................................................... 3-1
Front Panel................................................................................................................. 3-2
Rear Panel.................................................................................................................. 3-4
Positioning the Unit ................................................................................................... 3-8
CHAPTER 4 - Getting Started
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-1
Section A - Turn On Procedures
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-2
Setting the Voltage Selector ...................................................................................... 4-3
Power Requirements.................................................................................................. 4-5
Installing a TASKCard .............................................................................................. 4-6
Turning the Unit On................................................................................................... 4-7
Section B - Voltage and Current Cable Connections
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-11
Connecting a Voltage Probe ...................................................................................... 4-15
Connecting to a Potential Transformer (PT).............................................................. 4-20
Connecting a Current Probe....................................................................................... 4-22
Connecting to a Current Transformer (CT)............................................................... 4-26
Connecting to an Isolated Current Transformer (ISO).............................................. 4-28
Verifying Voltage and Current Connections ............................................................. 4-34

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Section C - Circuit Diagrams for Power Measurements
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-37
Single Phase............................................................................................................... 4-39
Split Phase.................................................................................................................. 4-40
3-Phase, 3-Wire (Delta) Circuits ............................................................................... 4-41
Floating Delta, Two Probe Method ........................................................................... 4-42
Floating Delta, Three Probe Method ......................................................................... 4-43
Delta, One Leg Grounded, Two Probe Method......................................................... 4-44
Delta, One Leg Grounded, Three Probe Method....................................................... 4-45
Open Leg Delta.......................................................................................................... 4-46
Four Wire Wye .......................................................................................................... 4-47
High-Leg Delta .......................................................................................................... 4-48
Wye, 2 1/2 Element Metering.................................................................................... 4-49
Neutral-to-Ground ..................................................................................................... 4-50
Phasor Diagrams for Standard Power Connections................................................... 4-51
Section D - Monitoring Setup Procedures
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-54
Selecting and Activating a Setup............................................................................... 4-55
Reading Setups from a Memory Card ....................................................................... 4-57
Section E - Scope and Meter Mode
Overview.................................................................................................................... 4-58
Viewing Scope Mode................................................................................................. 4-59
Viewing Meter Mode................................................................................................. 4-61
Viewing Voltage and Current Phasors....................................................................... 4-64
Viewing Voltage and Current Harmonics ................................................................. 4-65
CHAPTER 5 - Programming Configuration Setups
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-1
Section A - Input and Output Devices
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-3
Select Wiring Configuration Type............................................................................. 5-4
Program Digital Input Channels ................................................................................ 5-11
Setting Relays ............................................................................................................ 5-14
Enable/Disable LCD Backlight Auto-Shutoff........................................................... 5-16
Disable/Enable Audible Alarm.................................................................................. 5-17
Section B - Analyzer Parameters
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-18
Set Time and Date...................................................................................................... 5-19
Select Language......................................................................................................... 5-20
Redirect Error Messages............................................................................................ 5-21
Select Memory Storage Type .................................................................................... 5-22

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Section C - Site Parameters
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-24
Program Site Identifier............................................................................................... 5-25
Program Billing Dates ............................................................................................... 5-26
Program Rate Schedule.............................................................................................. 5-28
Program Time of Use Periods.................................................................................... 5-30
Set Demand Interval Criteria..................................................................................... 5-34
Section D - Analyzer Status Menu Functions
Overview.................................................................................................................... 5-38
Clear Memory............................................................................................................ 5-39
Reset Configuration................................................................................................... 5-41
View Digital Input Status .......................................................................................... 5-42
Formatting a Memory Card ....................................................................................... 5-43
Writing to a Memory Card......................................................................................... 5-44
CHAPTER 6 - Programming Monitoring Setups
Overview.................................................................................................................... 6-1
Programming Reports................................................................................................ 6-6
Monitoring Setups Report Screen.............................................................................. 6-7
Trigger Screens.......................................................................................................... 6-9
Print Monitoring Setups............................................................................................. 6-13
Create User Reports................................................................................................... 6-15
Print User Reports...................................................................................................... 6-19
Edit Time Plot Parameters......................................................................................... 6-20
CHAPTER 7 - Understanding Reports
Overview.................................................................................................................... 7-1
Report Types.............................................................................................................. 7-2
Relay Reports............................................................................................................. 7-4
Viewing Reports ........................................................................................................ 7-5
Report Memory.......................................................................................................... 7-6
All Channels, All Parameters Report......................................................................... 7-7
Demand Report.......................................................................................................... 7-9
Energy Report............................................................................................................ 7-11
Min/Max Report ........................................................................................................ 7-12
Rate Schedule Report................................................................................................. 7-13
Energy Cost Report.................................................................................................... 7-14
Demand Cost Report.................................................................................................. 7-15
Time-of-Use Report................................................................................................... 7-16
Time Plot Reports...................................................................................................... 7-17
Set Scales................................................................................................................... 7-19
Events......................................................................................................................... 7-21

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User Format Reports.................................................................................................. 7-23
Harmonics Reports .................................................................................................... 7-24
CHAPTER 8 - Transferring Data
Overview.................................................................................................................... 8-1
Connecting Local Devices to the RS232D Port......................................................... 8-4
Connecting a Printer to the Parallel Port ................................................................... 8-10
Connecting Remote Devices to RS232D Port........................................................... 8-14
Connecting Remote Devices to RJ-11C Jack (not available on PP1E)..................... 8-20
Connecting to a Facsimile (Fax) Machine (not available on PP1E).......................... 8-25
Output Connected Device Configuration Test........................................................... 8-28
CHAPTER 9 - Printer Operation
Overview.................................................................................................................... 9-1
Printer Controls.......................................................................................................... 9-2
Normal Operation ...................................................................................................... 9-5
Paper Replacement .................................................................................................... 9-7
CHAPTER 10 - System Test
Overview.................................................................................................................... 10-1
Power Turn-on Diagnostics ....................................................................................... 10-2
Self-Test..................................................................................................................... 10-3
Analyzer Status Display............................................................................................. 10-4
APPENDIX A - Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories List.......................................................................................... A-2
Optional Accessories Descriptions............................................................................ A-4
APPENDIX B - Repacking for Return Shipment
APPENDIX C - Battery Specifications and Replacement Procedure
Overview.................................................................................................................... C-1
Battery Specifications................................................................................................ C-2
Battery Pack Safety Precautions................................................................................ C-3
Battery Pack Replacement......................................................................................... C-5
Memory Card Battery Replacement .......................................................................... C-6
APPENDIX D - Fuse Replacement
Overview.................................................................................................................... D-1
Main Power Fuses...................................................................................................... D-2

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Battery Fuse............................................................................................................... D-5
APPENDIX E - Operator Replaceable Parts List
APPENDIX F - Error Messages
Error Message Listings.............................................................................................. E-3
APPENDIX G - Default Settings
APPENDIX H - Technical Specifications
Overview.................................................................................................................... H-1
General....................................................................................................................... H-2
Interfaces.................................................................................................................... H-3
Measured Parameters................................................................................................. H-5
Computed Parameters................................................................................................ H-7
Harmonics.................................................................................................................. H-10
Current Probes ........................................................................................................... H-11
Isolated Current Transformer Boxes.......................................................................... H-12
APPENDIX I - Pre-Defined Monitoring Setups
APPENDIX J - Internal Modem Commands
Command Summary .................................................................................................. J-2
Register Access.......................................................................................................... J-5
Dial Descriptors......................................................................................................... J-7
APPENDIX K - Identifying Your Power Circuit Type
APPENDIX L - Connecting an External DC Power Supply
Overview.................................................................................................................... L-1
Making and Connecting the DC Input Cable............................................................. L-3
External Battery Filter ............................................................................................... L-6
Extension Cables........................................................................................................ L-7
Installing the Battery Filter........................................................................................ L-8
APPENDIX M - Menu Structure
Glossary
Index

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